Blog Herding: Community Edition 05/16/13

The hot topic of the week seems to be about the next
generation of video game consoles and despite a record low number of blogs
submitted by the community, the good news is a majority of them were really
good. It also marks another week of exceptional user reviews with a number of
them being featured in this episode of Blog Herding.

This
Generation Is Not Dead YetWith the next-generation
consoles about to become the current generation, LetMeGetToACheckpoint isn't
ready to dismiss the gaming goodness still being released on what we have
available today.

The
Five Best Things About The PS4Many gamers are anxiously waiting
to see what features the next Xbox will offer, but McLain Tate focuses instead
on the next PlayStation and what details have been announced for Sony's next
console.

Light
The FUSE And Watch The FireworksParadigmthefallen plays the
demo for Fuse and provides a compelling synopsis for those who might be
interested in this third-person shooter from Insomniac
Games.

The
Always On-Line DebacleTim Gruver gears up for Microsoft's
big next-generation console announcement this month and ponders the
controversial issue of what a persistent online connection might mean for
gamers.

It's
Not The Story; It's The PerformanceAn interesting piece from GoldvsSilver
exploring various game mechanics, the impact they have on the audience, and
how he thinks a spectacular performance even more than story is the key to
success.

The
7 Most Brutal Drownings In Video GamesHe's come up with some original
lists before, but thegodofwine7's latest collection tackles the darker side of
gaming with a focus on death perpetrated by drowning. Don't worry though, it's
not that dark.

REVIEW:
Hyperkin SupaBoyIf you never had the
opportunity to play an original SNES or if yours gave up the ghost years ago, born4this
reviews an aftermarket product that will let you play your favorite SNES classics.

Top
Three Alien Species In The Mass Effect SeriesJeremy Sturgill explores his
favorite three alien species from the Mass Effect series in what might be a
contestable subject but one that can certainly be entertaining to discuss with
fellow gamers.

Identity
Crisis?A short but relevant blog from
AshaMan3000 examining Grand Theft Auto V's unique mechanic that allows you to control different characters and the impact this might
have.

Community Reviews:

No
More Heroes (Wii) ReviewIf you're a
Wii owner waiting for more must-have Wii U games before upgrading, you
might be interested in checking out No More Heroes and this review provided by seb100172.

Journey:
Beauty, Emotion, And The Joy Of AdventureTim Gruver is
one of the latest to experience the magic of Journey, a title many offer as
evidence that video games are art. For Tim, it's an experience he calls a "once in a generation
experience worth taking".

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